A wadi is a riverbed that is found in arid areas and that . A. is filled with water year-round B. once held water, but is now always dry C. flows briefly after a period of rainfall D. provides a water source for an oasis Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

C. flows briefly after a period of rainfall

Explanation:

A wadi is dry riverbed that only contains water seasonally. It usually found in arid regions.

Wadi derived from the Arabic word Wad which means valley. For most part of the year, a wadi is usually dry. During a brief stint of rainfall, the bed blossoms with water. The bed is found in a valley in most arid places. They can hold rain water for a short time before the bed dries up.

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